Could talking to a health app beat typing for seniors?
NCT ID NCT05240534
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a voice-based smart display helps older adults (60+) with multiple chronic conditions use a health app more than a laptop with text. The app, ElderTree, provides tools, support, and tracking to help manage health. Researchers measured changes in physical function, pain, fatigue, and emotional well-being over 12 months in 502 participants.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ElderTree (ET) health app delivered via laptop or voice-based smart display
- What this could lead to
- If voice-based delivery works better, it could make health management easier for older adults who struggle with typing or reading small text.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study comparing two ways to deliver an existing app, not testing a new treatment. The results may not apply to all older adults or conditions.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Wisconsin
Madison, Wisconsin, 53705, United States
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